Running for a cause

“When my Mom was diagnosed with stage four lung cancer, my family was in shock because she never smoked. I began researching and learned that if you have lungs, you’re at risk for lung cancer,” said Julie Drobny.

That’s when Julie discovered the National Lung Cancer Partnership – a group of leading doctors, researchers, patient advocates, and lung cancer survivors who are working together to improve treatments for lung cancer patients.

With support of the partnership, Julie organized the first Free to Breathe even in October 2008. Julie’s mother, Judy, was able to see the fruits of her labor and how her daughter was quickly become an advocate on her behalf, but sadly late 2008, she lost her battle with cancer.

Now you have the chance to run or walk on behalf of Judy.

Or on behalf of the 160,000 people who die in the US every year from lung cancer – that’s more than breast, prostate, colon, liver, kidney and melanoma cancers combined.

Or maybe for the 4,320 people who will be diagnosed with lung cancer in Washington this year – help them fight the disease.

Run (or walk) for a good cause. Sign up for the third annual Free to Breathe 5k Run/Walk on September 18th in Tacoma, Wa. Registration closes on September 15th, so hurry up – sign-up online here.